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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316,290.80, 1,974,436.20 and 859,645.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316,290.80, 1,974,436.20 and 859,645.20 is: 1,289,467.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316,290.80 : 1,974,436.20 = 859,645.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316,290.80/1,974,436.20 = 859,645.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316,290.80x = 1,974,436.20 × 859,645.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316,290.80x = 1,697,314,602,036.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,314,602,036.24/1,316,290.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289,467.80

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